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6 MONTH PLANNING CALENDAR
March – September 2016
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Council Meetings begin at 6:00 pm unless otherwise noted
Work Session Adjourned or Special Meeting URA Meeting
CANCELLED MEETING GID or Enterprise Meeting after Regular Meeting Items in Green - Appeals
Items in Blue-Council Retreat Priority
Items (Res 2015-066)
Executive Session
(Items are listed in no particular order)
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
March 29
5th Tuesday
NO MEETING SCHEDULED
April 2
8 am – 12 pm
Council Retreat
(Rocky Mountain Innosphere, North and South Conference
Rooms, 320 E Vine Drive)
Review status of existing Council priorities, discuss emerging priorities
from Strategic Plan and provide input on desired 2017-18 budget offers.
April 5
Regular
Dust Prevention and Control Code Amendments and Dust
Control Manual Adoption
Consideration of Code changes and dust control manual related to
preventing health and environmental impacts from fugitive dust caused
by construction and other activities.
Social Host Recommendations Consideration of proposed Social Host ordinance and/or related Code
changes
Maverik First Annexation (Second Reading – consent) Annexing and zoning property located at 4333 E Mulberry Street
Mountain’s Edge Annexation Initiation (consent) Initiate annexation proceedings for the Mountain’s Edge Annexation,
2430 South Overland Trail.
East Prospect at Boxelder Creek Annexation Initiation
(consent)
Initiate annexation proceedings for the East Prospect at Boxelder Creek
Annexation, located east of Summitview Drive and west of the Interstate
25 frontage road, along East Prospect.
Revised: 3/24/2016 11:51 AM
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Climate Action Plan Appropriation Appropriation to initiate four projects in the CAP identified for
immediate action and investment.
April 12
Work Session
Neighborhood Connections Project Provide an overview of the Neighborhood Connections project and
recommendations on next steps.
Waste Optimization and Materials Management Provide City Council with an update on staff work related to Advanced
Waste Stream Optimization, including sustainable materials management
research, waste-to-energy exploration, and regional collaboration.
Light and Power Reliability Report An overview of the Utilities Light and Power Operations reliability
improvement efforts, opportunities, and accomplishments
April 19
Regular
Appeal of the Lifepointe Church Verizon Wireless
Telecommunications Equipment PDP
Consideration of an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Board Decision
regarding the Lifepointe Church Verizon Wireless Telecommunications
Equipment PDP (900 East Prospect)
Amend the City District-Precinct Map Amending the City’s District-Precinct map to align City precinct
boundaries with County precinct boundaries and adjust District
boundaries to achieve a required population deviation between the most
populous and least populous district.
April 26
Work Session
Broadband Strategic Plan Update Review the public engagement – vision and goals and how this
information will be an input into the overall Broadband Strategic
Plan. In addition, this update will recap the Market Demand Analysis
and the work of the Ad-hoc Citizen Advisory Committee.
Refreshing Our Parks Provide recommendations on how to update and refresh parks and
discuss the build-out of the parks system and the parks life cycle
program.
Mountain Vista Plan Area Update Summary of potential Mountain Vista Area scenarios promoting
innovative housing options, increased neighborhood livability and
integration of agriculture and natural systems.
May 3
Regular
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Employee Recognition In conjunction with Public Service Recognition Week, thank City
employees for their service, and honor and recognize those who receive
awards of excellence.
May 10
Work Session
Poudre Fire Authority Annual Review Review 2015 performance measurements and metrics, goals, actual
spending to budget, benefits to the community related to strategic
outcome goals, operational efficiency, productivity improvements, and
issues of concern to the Authority, the District, and the City.
Wildlife Management Guidelines Review Review Natural Area Department’s “Wildlife Management Guidelines”
that were last reviewed by City Council in 2008. While the Guidelines
pertain to wildlife on City-owned natural areas, the review will be
oriented in particular to prairie dog management.
Innovation Community Present City Council with the results of the Innovation Ecosystem Asset
Mapping efforts. Staff will update Council on City initiatives in this
area, identify potential gaps and opportunities for strategic investment,
and solicit feedback and direction moving forward.
May 17
Regular
Mountain’s Edge Annexation and Zoning (First Reading-
consent)
Annexing and zoning the Mountain’s Edge Annexation, 2430 South
Overland Trail.
East Prospect at Boxelder Creek Annexation and Zoning (First
Reading-consent)
Annexing and zoning the East Prospect at Boxelder Creek Annexation,
located east of Summitview Drive and west of the Interstate 25 frontage
road, along East Prospect.
May 24
Adjourned
Mid-year Evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney and
Municipal Judge
May 24
Work Session
CANCELLED
May 31
5th Tuesday
Regional Water Collaboration Workshop
(Location and time: TBD)
To allow the City and other water providers serving the Growth
Management Area (GMA) to explore opportunities for creating a more
collaborative structure for the delivery of water and municipal water
supply services to residents and businesses in the GMA.
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
June 7
Regular
(Overbeck
tentative)
Revisions to the Mobile Food Vendor Regulations Consideration of Code changes for Food Truck Vendors related to land
use process and separation requirements. (moved from 4/19 to allow
more time for public outreach)
Mountain’s Edge Annexation and Zoning (Second Reading-
consent)
Annexing and zoning the Mountain’s Edge Annexation, 2430 South
Overland Trail.
East Prospect at Boxelder Creek Annexation and Zoning
(Second Reading-consent)
Annexing and zoning the East Prospect at Boxelder Creek Annexation,
located east of Summitview Drive and west of the Interstate 25 frontage
road, along East Prospect.
June 14
Work Session
(Overbeck
tentative)
Council Appeal Process amendments Review of the background and options for improving the Council appeal
process
Downtown Parking Community Dialog The Downtown Parking Community Dialogue is the Downtown Plan’s
community engagement effort for the topic of parking. This effort was
requested by City Council in response to a 2014-15 budget offer to pilot
on-street paid parking. Staff will be presenting recommendations to
improve current and future parking conditions in downtown. The
Parking Advisory Board has not yet made a recommendation but it will
be included as part of the agenda materials.
June 21
Regular
June 28
Work Session
Community Recycling Ordinance Discussion of the Community Recycling Ordinance, which would update
the price differential between trash can sizes and add curbside organics
collection for residents of single-family homes, bundle recycling with
trash service for businesses and multi-family complexes, and require
subscription to food scraps collection for restaurants and grocers.
July 5
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Regular
July 12
Work Session
July 19
Regular
West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Consider the West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Plan for
adoption.
July 26
Work Session
I-25 Northern Colorado Improvements Review state and regional efforts underway to accelerage imrpovements
to I-25 in Northern Colorado and discuss Fort Collins’ role and
strategies in these efforts.
Water Utility Cash-in-Lieu and Raw Water Requirements
(tentative)
Discussion of proposed changes to the Water Utility’s Cash-in-lieu rate
and raw water requirements based on a recent study by an outside
consultant and collaborative efforts with the Water Districts”.
August 2
Regular
CANCELLED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT OUT
August 9
Work Session
Budgeting for Outcomes for 2017-18 Budget Provide the high-level assumptions used in the City Manager’s
Recommended 2017-18 Budget, an overview of the major themes, and
the timeline for the upcoming budget work sessions.
Managing Traffic Congestion in Fort Collins Review of current and historic traffic congestion conditions in Fort
Collins and discussion of policies, efforts and plans underway to help
mitigate problem areas.
August 16
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Regular
August 23
Work Session
Railroad Issues:
1. Vine/Lemay/BNSF Project (45 minutes)
Discussion of the Alternatives Analysis where Realigned Lemay Avenue
crosses the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railway and Vine
Drive. Seek Council approval for the Staff recommendation of the
Preferred Alternative. Other topics: project benefits, design and
construction schedules, and funding scenarios.
2. Grade Separated Railroad Crossing Prioritization
Discussion regarding the effects of the railroad capital improvement
projects completed in Greeley, and priority locations for grade separated
crossings at railroad crossings in Fort Collins.
Broadband Strategic Plan Discussion and presentation of feasibility work to date and next steps.
August 30
5th Tuesday
September 6
Regular
Resolution Setting 2017-2018 Budget Public Hearings
(consent)
September 13
Work Session
2017-2018 Budget (3 hours) Review the Budget Offers included in the City Manager’s
Recommended Budget and answer questions of Councilmembers. The
order of which Outcomes will be reviewed on September 13 and 27 will
be finalized by the Leadership Planning Team later in the summer
September 20
Regular
2017-2018 Budget Public Hearing
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
September 27
Work Session
2017-2018 Budget (3 hours) Review the Budget Offers included in the City Manager’s
Recommended Budget and answer questions of Councilmembers. The
order of which Outcomes will be reviewed on September 13 and 27 will
be finalized by the Leadership Planning Team later in the summer
UNSCHEDULED OR UPCOMING ITEMS
WORK SESSION Purpose of Item
Implementation Plan for Utilities Low Income Assistance Program (45
minutes)
Provide the recommended implementation plan for Utilities Low Income
Assistance Program, to include a low income rate in partnership with the City’s
Rebate program, and payment assistance fund enhancements.
REGULAR MEETING Purpose of Item
Amendments to the Camping Ordinance Amend City Code relating to camping on public property.
New Downtown Hotel Parking Structure Financing (4Q 2016 or 1Q 2017) City Council adopted a resolution in 2015 instructing the City Manager to execute
a Construction and Purchase agreement to construct a parking structure in
partnership with the proposed Downtown Hotel project. This ordinance will
approve as to form various documents and authorize certain City officials to
execute those documents in order to acquire the City’s portion of the parking
structure. There will also be a separate ordinance to appropriate budget for the
purchase and related financing costs. (Construction project timeline has been
moved back 6 months)
Lost, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Modifying City Code pertaining to abandoned personal property.
Items in Red added since Thursday, March 17
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Council Retreat Priorities
by Quarter
Meeting Info Topic Purpose of Item
2nd Quarter 2015
Apr – May - June
Sales Tax Recapture Initiative.
CFC – 6/23
Initial discussion for scope clarity scheduled in June. Anticipate multiple
discussions at CFC leading to a work session review of the initiative.
Next Steps:
3rd Quarter 2015
July-Aug-Sept
IGA on Community separators – Timnath.
Fort Collins Elected Officials are going to reach out to Timnath’s Elected
Officials to see if they can get this moving.
Water Tap Fees/Districts. City Council would like to explore options for addressing the impacts of
increasing water development fees on affordable housing in areas of the
GMA served by the Water Districts. In addition, the Council is interested in
exploring long-term options for water supply planning within the GMA.
Council work session held, October 13, 2015
Next Steps:
Policy for Use of Excess Use Tax at Year
End. CFC – December 2015
Initial discussion for scope clarity scheduled in August. Anticipate multiple
discussions at CFC leading to a work session review of the initiative. Policy
concerning use tax practices will be reviewed by CFC at December 2015
meeting
4th Quarter 2015
Oct-Nov-Dec
Police substation in Campus West. The purpose of this initiative is to increase police presence in the campus
west area through the deployment of a police substation. The substation will
eventually increase services to the citizen offered by the police as well as
form a decentralized location for police response to the public safety needs
of the citizens in this area. Council Work Session held, October 13, 2015.
Next Steps:
Community Policing Approach – increase
bike patrol as duty.
Ongoing
The purpose of this initiative is to increase community engagement through
the increased use of bicycle patrols in the patrol division. Council Work
Session held, October 13, 2015.
DRAFT: SCHEDULE TO BE REVIEWED Revised 3/24/2016 11:51 AM
BY LPT ON A REGULAR BASIS
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Next Steps:
Discuss the option of Social Sustainability
as a Key Outcome Area.
To discuss whether or not the creation of Social Sustainability as an eighth
outcome area will provide greater focus and emphasis on the issues of social
sustainability.
Next Steps: The Core Strategic Planning team will address this question in
early December and frame a recommendation back to council by the end of
December.
Housing Affordability – middle income
issues and affordable housing for low
income/homeless.
Consideration of 2015-2019 Affordable Housing Strategic Plan (AHSP) is
scheduled for October 6. The purpose is to implement the Strategic Plan to
achieve identified outcomes of increasing affordable housing units,
preserving existing affordable housing, and providing additional options
across the housing continuum.
Next Steps: Plan adopted October 6, 2015.
The AHSP planned for a regional conversation on housing affordability. The
City is hosting this together with the Fort Collins Board of Realtors on
February 26, 2016. The hope is that this kick off will be the first of several
such dialogues.
Land Bank Update – City issued a Request for Proposals for a development
team to work with to develop affordable housing on the Horsetooth 8 acre
parcel. The Fort Collins Housing Authority was chosen as the developer.
Project details are in the negotiation stage.
Air quality enforcement Fugitive Dust Prevention and Control Code Amendments and Dust Control
Manual adoption scheduled for April 5, 2016. Work session scheduled for
February 9, 2016.
Sales Tax Recapture Initiative.
Phase I – assess potential property around the FC GMA that could be
included in a Sales Tax Sharing IGA and develop potential strategies to
support neighbors agreeing to a sharing arrangement – review with CFC Oct
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Waste to Energy – landfill, increase
recycling.
Explore waste-to-energy concepts, landfill options, and recycling issues via a
round table discussion organized in partnership with Larimer County on
October 14 (2 Council members will represent Fort Collins). Options related
to landfill diversion and recycling were presented at the October 13 work
session. Expansion of anaerobic digester at Drake Waste Reclamation
Facility is included in mid-cycle budget request.
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Next Steps:
Community Recycling Ordinance scheduled for Work Session June 28,
2016
Waste optimization and Materials Management scheduled for work session
April 12, 2016
1st Quarter 2016
Jan-Feb-Mar
Consider establishing an occupation tax for
rental properties and utilize the revenues
for affordable housing.
Establish a rental licensing program with
fees going to affordable housing efforts.
To establish a dedicated funding source for affordable housing projects.
To ensure that rental housing properties are regularly inspected for health
and safety violations and establish a fee to off-set the costs of the program.
Work Session scheduled February 9, 2016
As parks build out – shift from building to
refreshing.
Explore options to update, improve and refurbish parks to respond to
increasing population densities. Work Session Scheduled April 26, 2016
Expand IGA discussion to discuss use of
Hughes Stadium.
Engage CSU in a discussion on the use of Hughes Stadium. Suggest a
community conversation with Larimer County, CSU, City of Fort Collins
and area residents regarding the future use of the Hughes Stadium Property.
City Foundation to fund things outside the
norm of the General Fund.
Establish a committee to lead community engagement and fund raising
efforts to support special initiatives not funded through available General
Fund sources. Partner with the Community Foundation to provide the back
office fiduciary agent support and controls.
Open Data Policy. City will brand and launch OpenCity, an open data initiative which will
include a proclamation supporting improved citizen access to information,
the development of an Open Data Policy, and ultimately the creation of an
open data portal. Proclamation scheduled March 15, 2016
Innovation community. The innovation ecosystem is undergoing change in Fort Collins with the
introduction of Galvanize & ongoing success of CSU and the Innosphere.
The EHO team will complete an assessment of the current innovation
ecosystem in Fort Collins. The assessment will identify strengths & gaps and
in turn may provide the basis for new programs, partnerships, or investment.
Scheduled for Council Work Session, May 10, 2016
Sales Tax Recapture Initiative.
Phase II – begin discussions with municipal neighbors concerning a sales tax
share arrangement – review status with CFC late QI 2016
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2nd Quarter 2016
Apr-May-June
Boxelder Stormwater District needs
Council vs. Staff appointment.
City Council desires to appoint one of their members to the BBRSA Board.
The IGA allows the City to appoint one member independently and one at-
large member that is mutually agreed to with the County. Current
representatives, office held, and term expiration dates are:
Ken Sampley, City Rep. – President – April 2016
Vic Meline, City/County Rep. – Treasurer – April 2017
Scheduled for Council consideration April 5, 2016
I-25 widening funding – mechanism to
work with other jurisdictions.
To maximize the regional effort to ensure that adequate funding is available
to add capacity to I-25.
3rd Quarter 2016
July-Aug-Sep
Identify potential locations for grade-
separated crossings at railroad crossings.
To ensure there is emergency and vehicle access available on east – west
routes even when there is train traffic. Scheduled for Work Session-August
23, 2016
4th Quarter 2016
Oct-Nov-Dec
Create an app that informs users of train
locations (and blocked intersections) and
provides an alternate route
To ensure motorists have current information regarding train routes and
durations so that drivers can adjust their routes accordingly.
1st Quarter 2017
Jan-Feb-Mar
What do we want the City to be in the
future?
To engage citizens, visitors and businesses in visioning about the future of
Fort Collins as part of the City Plan update.
Council Finance Committee (CFC)